Add 50/56 and 24/40
50/56 + 24/40 is 209/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
250/280 + 168/280 = 250 + 168/280 = 418/280 - 418/280 simplified gives 209/140
- So, 50/56 + 24/40 = 209/140
In mixed form: 169/140
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